Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Community By Nick Welsh | Mon Apr 18, 2022 | 6:27pm

Francisco González, Los Lobos Founding Member and Onetime Santa Barbara Resident, Has Died at 68

The harpist owned Guadalupe Custom Strings in Goleta and was married to UCSB professor Yolanda Broyles-González.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Thu Apr 14, 2022 | 7:33am

City Council staggers under the weight of a data brain dump.

Community By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 13, 2022 | 9:46am

A compromise is looming over the role of law enforcement and costs.

Homeless By Nick Welsh | Sat Apr 09, 2022 | 9:36am

Good news and bad news on the homeless front: new tiny homes, a Navigation Center, millions left on the table.

Community By Nick Welsh | Thu Apr 07, 2022 | 9:32am

World Dance for Humanity raises $110,000 from among Santa Barbara contributors, including an angel who will match funds raised through Easter.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 06, 2022 | 1:48pm

Supervisors approve $450,000 security upgrade for north and south county administration buildings.

Angry Poodle By Nick Welsh | Wed Apr 06, 2022 | 12:09pm

Supervisor Steve Lavagnino bemoans: “We’re not even making a dent.”

Environment By Nick Welsh | Tue Apr 05, 2022 | 8:45pm

The planned Andrée Clark Bird Refuge makeover could fix the city’s notorious big stink.

Politics By Nick Welsh | Fri Apr 01, 2022 | 11:41am

The same judge said Trump and Eastman conspired to overturn the 2020 election.

Community By Nick Welsh | Thu Mar 31, 2022 | 7:06am

Bernard Melekian supports the idea but opposes draft recommendations.